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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.51, 12,477.56 and 6,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.51, 12,477.56 and 6,014.54 is: 8,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.51 : 12,477.56 = 6,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.51/12,477.56 = 6,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.51x = 12,477.56 × 6,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.51x = 75,046,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,046,691.26/9,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.83

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